MLT II: Advanced Clinical Lab Tech (Blood Bank & Micro)

CHRISTUS Health; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg in Kingsville, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician II to perform complex clinical testing across multiple laboratory sections. This role includes QC, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance of instrumentation, with responsibility for notifying abnormal values to the medical team.

The position requires a relevant clinical laboratory degree or equivalent training, and offers multiple shifts with full-time hours in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include an associate degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• Alternate path: 60 semester hours with courses in medical lab tech or science including chemistry/biology.
• Laboratory training approved by ABHES/NAACLS or equivalent, or 3 months of specialty training.
• Military medical laboratory training (50 weeks) and eligibility for the laboratory specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex clinical testing in sections such as Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and Microbiology.
• Manage quality control, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Identify abnormal values and notify the medical team per policy; document results.
• Handle clerical tasks, venipuncture duties, and blood product dispensing as requested.

Education

Associate degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

60 semester hours with medical lab technology or science courses

ABHES/NAACLS training or equivalent clinical laboratory training

Military medical laboratory training (50 weeks) and specialty eligibility

Tools

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Job description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg in Kingsville, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician II to perform complex clinical testing across multiple laboratory sections. This role includes QC, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance of instrumentation, with responsibility for notifying abnormal values to the medical team.

The position requires a relevant clinical laboratory degree or equivalent training, and offers multiple shifts with full-time hours in a hospital setting.